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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 387.15 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 387.15 and 170.01 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 387.15 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/387.15 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 387.15 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 65,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,819.37/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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